Sega Japan has announced that its next-generation coin-op iteration is nearing completion, with PowerVR again providing the polygon muscle, following acclaimed partnerships in the creation of both the Naomi and Naomi II boards.
In a press release on the issue, Sega’s recently-appointed head of arcade strategies Hiroshi Yagi said, "The inherent benefits of PowerVR, which are well known to Sega, will be utilised to deliver interactive experiences that will amaze gamers worldwide and continue Sega’s legacy of innovation and excellence." He continued, "Sega's new arcade platform, which will be at the forefront of Sega's current board strategy across all video game genres, will deliver cutting edge gaming, exceeding any other videogame system in the world."
This news will also allay the widespread fears of Sega's fanbase which was braced for the reduction of high-end arcade development, in favour of utilising either current Naomi boards or even Sammy's dreaded AtomisWave system.
Expect the first games for the new machine to be announced within the next few months.
In a press release on the issue, Sega’s recently-appointed head of arcade strategies Hiroshi Yagi said, "The inherent benefits of PowerVR, which are well known to Sega, will be utilised to deliver interactive experiences that will amaze gamers worldwide and continue Sega’s legacy of innovation and excellence." He continued, "Sega's new arcade platform, which will be at the forefront of Sega's current board strategy across all video game genres, will deliver cutting edge gaming, exceeding any other videogame system in the world."
This news will also allay the widespread fears of Sega's fanbase which was braced for the reduction of high-end arcade development, in favour of utilising either current Naomi boards or even Sammy's dreaded AtomisWave system.
Expect the first games for the new machine to be announced within the next few months.
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systemf 19 Mar 2004 12:23
1/5
Oh yes, SEGA is kinda back. This is one step to geting back in the hardware, and hopefuly a new console (wishfulthinking I Know)
At least the new VirtuaFighter game will running on this brand-spanking-new board, wiff lots'nlots of polygons.
Where can I order one of these things?
At least the new VirtuaFighter game will running on this brand-spanking-new board, wiff lots'nlots of polygons.
Where can I order one of these things?
omer48912 19 Mar 2004 23:43
2/5
i dont think that you can buy this (yet)
any way could dreamcast 2 be a possibility
any way could dreamcast 2 be a possibility
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SPInGSPOnG 20 Mar 2004 12:19
3/5
Dude, this news item title is such a dick tease.
You make out that Sega has new hardware, and we're all thinking DreamCast 2, and you're just referring to a new arcade board.
Are you going to run a similar story every time Sammy releases a new Pachinko machine?
You make out that Sega has new hardware, and we're all thinking DreamCast 2, and you're just referring to a new arcade board.
Are you going to run a similar story every time Sammy releases a new Pachinko machine?
systemf 23 Mar 2004 08:42
4/5
Rod Todd wrote:
>Dude, this news item title is such a dick tease.
>
>You make out that Sega has new hardware, and
>we're all thinking DreamCast 2, and you're just
>referring to a new arcade board.
>
>Are you going to run a similar story every time
>Sammy releases a new Pachinko machine?
Todd don't be such a sour puss... As a SegaFanBoy myself; I have to say that news of any kind of new hardware is sweet. This for a software-only Sega, this is moving in the right direction again.
And it's not like I love Sammy, but Sega is the name that appears everytime Sonic runs accross my screen =)
>Dude, this news item title is such a dick tease.
>
>You make out that Sega has new hardware, and
>we're all thinking DreamCast 2, and you're just
>referring to a new arcade board.
>
>Are you going to run a similar story every time
>Sammy releases a new Pachinko machine?
Todd don't be such a sour puss... As a SegaFanBoy myself; I have to say that news of any kind of new hardware is sweet. This for a software-only Sega, this is moving in the right direction again.
And it's not like I love Sammy, but Sega is the name that appears everytime Sonic runs accross my screen =)
SPInGSPOnG 23 Mar 2004 12:30
5/5
systemf wrote:
>Todd don't be such a sour puss... As a SegaFanBoy
Dude, you're right. But it'd be great to see Sega make home machines again.
>Todd don't be such a sour puss... As a SegaFanBoy
Dude, you're right. But it'd be great to see Sega make home machines again.